80s: Chartbuster Songs

Comments [ 3 ] By Jenifer Y. | 21 May 2014 | 11:43pm

BollyCurry welcomes you with yet another musical feature, cherishing the golden times of our Bollywood industry. The 80s is a period where talented singers and music directors attempted to give famous Bollywood movies a new definition; and boy, did they succeed! Movies were more interesting and appealing for the audience with their alluring music sequences and item songs. The audience was served with much more entertainment in the second half of the decade. From item songs to ghazals and romantic numbers to the sad tracks; all were accepted and appreciated with full zeal by the people of our nation. This month, as we celebrate the Golden Era of our Hindi Cinema, BollyCurry brings to you the musical compilation of top chart buster songs from the 1980s.

Take a deep breath and sit back as we take you down memory lane, reminiscing the era wherein the Indian movie industry was enjoying the limelight with various actors and singers of yesteryear who crossed milestones in their careers which are remembered even today.

Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara

Movie: Prem Rog
Singer(s): Lata Mangeshkar
Music Composer(s): Laxmikant- Pyarelal

Pagh Ghunghroo Bandh Meera

Movie: Namak Halal
Singer(s): Kishore Kumar
Music Composer(s): Bappi Lahiri

Dekho Maine Dekha Hai

Movie: Love Story
Singer(s): Amit Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar
Music Composer(s): Rahul Dev Burman

Sun Saiba Sun

Movie: Ram Teri Ganga Meli
Singer(s): Lata Mangeshkar
Music Composer(s): Ravindra Jain

Chitthi Aayee Hai

Movie: Naam
Singer(s): Pankaj Udhas
Music Composer(s): Laxmikant- Pyarelal

Sun Sun Sun Didi

Movie: Khubsoorat

Singer(s): Asha Bhosle

Music Composer(s): Rahul Dev Burman

Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal

Movie: Souten
Singer(s): Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar
Music Composer(s): Usha Khanna

Sheesha Ho Ya Dil

Movie: Aasha
Singer(s): Lata Mangeshkar
Music Composer(s): Laxmikant- Pyarelal

I Am A Disco Dancer

Movie: Disco Dancer
Singer(s): Vijay Benedict
Music Composer(s): Bappi Lahiri

Aap Jaise Koi Meri Zindagi

Movie: Qurbani
Singer(s): Nazia Hassan
Music Composer(s): Biddu

Over time, it is easy to forget things that are a decade or two old. However, undoubtedly these chart buster songs have paved their way into many hearts and have remained there since. Other celebrated songs from this period include "Woh Kagaz Ki Kashti" (Aaj), "Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi" (Masoom), and "Dard E Dil" (Karz), among others. Not only did these songs serve as an inspiration for the many hit tracks that have been composed and remixed in newer movies afterwards, but they have also helped artists and the audiences unwind and relish the soulful melodies of the golden era.

Did you spot your favorite song from the 80s above? If not, be sure to tell us what you preferred in the comments below, and remember to tune in to these tracks before you exit! Happy Memories!

Writers: Shikha A. and Mohini N.

Editors: Sonia R. and Hershi J.

Graphics: Shikha A. and Preet K.

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